Transportation Outlook 2040

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1 Technical Report Prepared for: Okaloosa-Walton Transportation Planning Organization and The Florida Department of Transportation, District Three Prepared by: West Florida Regional Planning Council Staff to the Okaloosa-Walton Transportation Planning Organization Adopted: August 11, 2016 This report was financed in part by the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, the Florida Department of Transportation, and local participating governments, in partial fulfillment of UPWP Work Task C.2 The contents of this report do not necessarily reflect the official views or policy of the U.S. Department of Transportation.

2 TRANSPORTATION OUTLOOK 2040 Technical Report The Okaloosa-Watlon Transportation Planning Organization can be reached at: Post Office Box Pensacola, Florida E. Olive Road, Suite A Pensacola, Florida Phone: 1(800) Fax: (850) (850) Staff contact for this document: Jill Lavender, Planner II Jill.Lavender@wfrpc.org i

3 Table of Contents TPO Adoption Resolution... Error! Bookmark not defined. Introduction... 1 Draft... 3 Steering Committee Meetings... 3 Committee Review and Approval... 3 Appendix A 2035 Appendix B March, April, and May Steering Committee Meeting Summaries ii

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5 Introduction On April 16, 2015, the Okaloosa-Walton Transportation Planning Organization (TPO) approved a scope of service for development of a multi-modal long range transportation plan update, later called Transportation Outlook The scope of services outlines eight tasks that must be completed during the development of Transportation Outlook This document outlines Task 4- Development of Evaluation Criteria. The full list of tasks appears below: 1. Public Involvement 2. Congestion Management Process Plan (CMPP) Update 3. Goals and Objectives Financial Resources 6. Transportation Needs Plan 7. Year 2040 Cost Feasible Plan 8. Summary and Final Reports The Long Range Transportation Plan is updated every five years to account for changes in data, and a new set of goals and objectives are adopted, necessitating a consistency change in the criteria. Goals and Objectives (Task No. 3) are updated every five years through public input and incorporated into a revised set of evaluation criteria. Thus, the evaluation criteria should be consistent with the adopted goals and objectives. This Technical Report describes the process for developing the adopted evaluation criteria as a tool for ranking needed road projects over the next 20 years, beginning with development of goals and objectives. Development of evaluation criteria is based on the adopted goals and objectives. The evaluation criteria are performance measures used to rank projects listed in the adopted Transportation Needs Plan (Task No. 6). Projects are ranked for inclusion in the Year 2040 Cost Feasible Plan (Task No. 7), and a spreadsheet is drafted to illustrate how the road projects score against the criteria. Projects with the highest rankings are 1

6 included in a cost feasible plan alternative scenario for consideration in the development of a draft cost feasible plan. The goals and objectives serve as the guiding policies and principals for Transportation Outlook The criteria for plan development and project evaluation are based on these statements of policy. Public vision for how and where people want to live, work and play was pivotal in the creation of the goals and objectives for Transportation Outlook Draft goals and objectives were presented for review and comment to the TPO and advisory committees on February 18, 2016, following two Steering Committee meetings where the committee drafted the vision and mission statements and the goals and objectives. The TPO adopted the goals and objectives at the April 21, 2016, meeting through Resolution O-W The adopted goals and objectives for the multi-modal long range transportation plan are as follows: Goal A: A transportation system that is safe and secure. Goal B: A transportation system that is user-friendly and maximizes mobility. Goal C: A transportation system that provides for the effective movement of goods and people. Goal D: A transportation system that supports a high quality of life respectful of the environment, public health and vulnerable users. Goal E: A transportation system that is multimodal, integrated and connected. Goal F: A transportation system that is maintained and operated efficiently. Goal G: A transportation system that includes consistent, continuing, cooperative and comprehensive planning processes. The first step to developing the newly adopted goals and objectives for Transportation Outlook 2040 into the draft evaluation criteria is to review the 2035 evaluation criteria and incorporate the new vision. The 2035 evaluation criteria is in Appendix A. 2

7 Draft The references to the newly adopted goals and objectives listed above were incorporated in the draft evaluation criteria, along with references to recently adopted studies, such as the Florida Statewide Regional Evacuation Study Program (2010) and the Regional Freight Network Plan (2010). Also incorporated in the draft Evaluation Criteria is a reference to the Strategic Highway Network (STRAHNET). STRAHNET is a designation given to roads that provide defense access, continuity, and emergency capabilities for movements of personnel and equipment in both peace and war. Steering Committee Meetings Meetings of the Transportation Outlook 2040 Steering Committee were held on March 2, April 6, and May 4, 2016 at Freeport City Hall in March and April and at Niceville City Hall in May. Those three Steering Committee meetings had a focus on the development of the evaluation criteria. The Steering Committee did a complete revamp of the evaluation criteria in order to better reflect the goals and objectives developed. Summaries of the Steering Committee meetings are in Appendix B. Committee Review and Approval The draft evaluation criteria were presented to the TPO and Advisory Committees for review and comment on June 16, TPO Staff explained that the purpose of the proposed evaluation criteria is to help evaluate the road projects identified in the needs assessment for proposed inclusion in the Cost Feasible Plan. There were no comments. The evaluation criteria were presented for adoption on August 11, TPO Staff recommended that the TPO adopt Resolution O-W 16-17, approving the use of the proposed evaluation criteria as a tool to develop the Draft Cost Feasible Plan. The Citizens Advisory Committee and Technical Coordinating Committee both recommended approval. The TPO approved Resolution O-W unanimously. The adopted is as follows: 3

8 Okaloosa-Walton TPO Draft for the 2040 Long Range Transportation Plan Category and Criteria Criteria Rating Scale (Description) (Lesser Benefit <----> Higher Benefit) Economic Vitality - 15% (Goal C) (Objectives C.1, C.2, C.3, C.4, C.5) Economic Reach (Positive Employment Growth from 2010 to 2040 Traffic Analysis Zones along Corridor) To what extent will the project support planned development or provide economic benefits (e.g. job growth/retention)? No >0 to 2% >2% Base Access (Project on the SIS for Military Access or the Strategic Highway Network (STRAHNET)) 0 1 Does the project improve military base access (e.g., along a connecting route)? No Yes Intermodal Goods Movement (Project on the Strategic Intermodal System (SIS) or TPO's Regional Freight Plan Network or STRAHNET) 0 1 To what extent will the project enhance, expand, or benefit intermodal facilities or opportunities for goods movement? No Yes Multimodal Transportation Safety - 20% (Goals A & B) (Objectives A.1, A.2, B.2) School Activity (Project within two miles of a public school, private school, or College) 0 1 Will the project help to improve a school zone or school-related activities (e.g., school crossings, school routes, buses, etc.) No Yes 4

9 Safety Improvement Strategies (Accident rates based on Signal Four Analytics) Projects ranked from highest to lowest and awarded a graduated point value based on ranking past five years Lowest Mid- Range Highest Identified by Community Traffic Safety Team (Length of time the project is on the Okaloosa or Walton County Community Traffic Safety Teams List of Projects) Has the project been identified as a Community Traffic Safety Team Project? No < 1 Year 1 Year or > Multimodal Transportation Security - 10% (Goal A) (Objectives A.3, A.5, A.6, A.9) Emergency Response (Project on a hurricane evacuation route in the Northwest Florida Hurricane Evacuation Restudy) 0 1 Will the project directly enhance emergency response or improve emergency access for police, fire, ambulance, major utility center, etc.? No Yes Identified Access Security Issues (Project is within 2 miles of military installation access points, airport, port, or local government center) 0 1 None Yes Service Disruption (Project is within 5 miles of a hurricane evacuation route from the Hurricane Restudy above) 0 1 Does the proposed project provide alternative routes for natural disaster evacuation? No Yes 5

10 Congestion Management - 20% (Goals B, C & F) (Objective B.1, B.4, C.1, F.3, F.4, F.8) Correct Deficiency (Volume to Capacity Ration from the Existing Plus Committed Network) Will the project appropriately address congestion as identified by studies or other observations? < to 1.3 >1.3 Congestion Management Strategies (Volume to Capacity Ratio from the 2040 Needs Plan Network) To what extent will the project incorporate congestion management strategies? > to 1.3 <1.0 Facility Level of Service (LOS) (Regional Transportation Model and TPO's LOS Tables for 2010) What is the LOS of the proposed project area? A-B C-D Failing Multimodal Choices and Connections - 15% (Goals A, B, D & E) (Objectives A.4, B.1, B.2, B.3, D.5, E.2, E.3) Pedestrian (Project included as a Pedestrian project in the TPO's Bicycle/Pedestrian Plan) To what extent will the project enhance pedestrian and related connections or opportunities? >2 miles within 2 miles Same facility Bicycle (Project included as a bicycle project in the TPO's Bicycle/Pedestrian Plan) To what extent will the project enhance bicycle and related connections or opportunities? >2miles within 2 miles same facility 6

11 Public Transportation (Project is located on a transit route or a designated Park and Ride Lot) To what extent will the project enhance public transportation and related connections or opportunities (e.g., park & ride, bus shelters)? >2miles within 2 miles System Efficiency and Preservation - 10% (Goal F) (Objectives F.1, F.2, ) Same facility AADT (2010 FDOT or 2010 Local Government Traffic Counts) ,000 to What is the estimated daily traffic volume at the project location? 0 to <20,000 40,000 >40,000 Route Significance (Project is on the Strategic Intermodal System or National Highway System) 0 1 Is the project located on the National Highway System or FIHS? No Yes Existing Deficiency (Volume to Capacity Ration from the Existing Plus Committed Network and TPO's LOS Tables for 2010 or other LOS Analysis) Will the project address one or more deficiencies (e.g., failing LOS, ADA, signal delay, resurfacing, etc.)? < to 1.3 >1.3 System Sustainability and Livability - 10% (Goals D & G) (Objectives D.1, D.2, D.4, D.6, G.2, G.6) Environmental (Environmental issues identified in the PD&E Study) Does the project have impacts or no impacts? Substantial Moderate Low Recreational Opportunity (Project is linked to water, campgrounds, parks, and trails) 0 1 To what extent might the project add, enhance, or otherwise benefit recreational opportunities for residents or visitors? >2miles 0 to 2 miles 7

12 Local Planning (Project is located in a Local Government Capital Improvement Element of their Comprehensive Plan or Master Plan) 0 1 Is the project identified or supported by an existing municipal comprehensive plan or other locally-adopted plan or study? No Yes Economic Vitality 3*15 45 Multimodal Transportation Safety 3*20 60 Multimodal Transportation Security 3*10 30 Congestion Management 3*20 60 Multimodal Choices and Connections 3*15 45 System Efficiency and Preservation 3*10 30 System Sustainability and Livability 3*10 30 Maximum points one project can have 300 Okaloosa-Walton TPO has final authority to select the projects for inclusion in the Cost Feasible Plan and to rank them in the Project Priorities. 8

13 Appendix A 2035 Goals and Objectives 9

14 OKALOOSA-WALTON TPO EVALUATION CRITERIA LONG RANGE TRANSPORTATION PLAN (adopted July 21, 2011) Hurricane Evacuation (Weight 25) Hurricane Evacuation Route 3 points Not Hurricane Evacuation Route 0 points Source: Florida Statewide Regional Evacuation Study Program (2010) Related Objectives: A-2, H-4, H-5 Level of Service A. Existing Level of Service based on TPO s Congestion Management System (Weight 15) Level of Service E or F 3 points Level of Service D 2 points Level of Service C 1 point Level of Service A or B 0 points B. Future Level of Service in 2035 Needs Assessment (Weight 15) Level of Service A, B, or C 3 points Level of Service D 2 points Level of Service E 1 point Level of Service F 0 points Source: Okaloosa-Walton TPO and Atkins Related Objectives: A-6, E-2 Project Status (Weight 10) Committed in the Long Range Plan- Project is scheduled for construction in the first three years of the FDOT Five Year Work Program (Project is ranked above projects not scheduled for construction in the FDOT Five Year Work Program) Right of Way complete or scheduled 3 points Final Design complete or scheduled 2 points Project Development and Environmental Study (PD&E), Complete, underway, or scheduled 1 point No Project Phases scheduled 0 points Source: FDOT Five Year Work Program and Local Government Capital Improvement Programs Related Objectives: E-7 Project Cost Sharing (Weight 10) 50% or more of project cost is included in local government funded Five Year Capital Improvements Program 3 points 25% to less than 50% of project cost is included in local government funded Five Year Capital Improvements Program 2 points 15% to less than 25% of project cost is included in local government funded Five Year Capital Improvements Program 1 point 0 to less than 15% of project cost is included in local government funded Five Year Capital Improvements Program 0 points Source: Local Governments Capital Improvement Programs Related Objective: E-6, D-6 10

15 Project Environmental/Social Impacts (Weight 10) Project has gone through Project Development and Environmental Study and/or Efficient Transportation Decision Making review and has no impacts or impacts are addressed 3 points Project has moderate impacts 2 points Project has substantial impacts 1 point Project has impacts of potential dispute 0 points Source: Efficient Transportation Decision Making Process Related Objectives: C-3, C-6 Project Cost (Weight 5) Less than $15,000,000 3 points $15,000,000 to Less than $30,000,000 2 points $30,000,000 to Less than $60,000,000 1 point $60,000,000 or Greater 0 points Source: FDOT Project Cost Estimates (December 2010) Related Objectives: D-5, E-4, E-5, E-6 Economic Development and Freight Movement (Weight 5) Project provides a direct connection to long term employment center 3 points (airports, industrial parks, tourist centers, military installations) Project provides regional connection to facilitate freight movement 2 points (Strategic Intermodal System and Regional Significant Facilities) Project provides a connector to employment or freight routes listed above 1 point Project does not Facilitate Economic Development or Freight Movement 0 points Source: SIS and Northwest Florida Regional TPO Related Objectives: B-1, B-3, B-6 Strategic Highway Network or Regionally Significant Facility that Crosses County Boundary (Weight 5) Project on Strategic Highway Network or Regionally Significant Facility 3 points Project not on Strategic Highway Network or Regionally Significant Facility 0 points Source: FDOT, U.S Armed Forces and Northwest Florida Regional TPO Related Objectives B-2, B-7 Notes: (a) The maximum points a project can have in any one category is 3. (b) The maximum total points a project can receive is 300 points: Hurricane Evacuation 3*25 = 75 Level of Service (Existing CMS) 3*15 = 45 Level of Service (2035 Needs Assessment) 3*15 = 45 Project Cost Sharing 3*10 = 30 Project Status 3*10 = 30 Environmental/Social Impacts 3*10 = 30 Project Cost 3*5 = 15 Economic Development and Freight Movement 3*5 = 15 Strategic Highway Network 3*5 = 15 Maximum Total Points 300 (c) Okaloosa-Walton TPO has final authority to select the projects for inclusion in the Cost Feasible Plan and to rank them in the Project Priorities. 11

16 Appendix B March, April, and May Steering Committee Meeting Summaries 12

17 SUMMARY 2040 Long Range Transportation Plan Steering Committee Workshop #3 Freeport City Hall Wednesday, March 2, a.m. Dean Covey, CAC Jeff Fanto, Eglin AFB Van Fuller, Mid-Bay Bridge Authority Charylene Godwin, Florida DOH Walton Amy Hanson, City of Niceville Latilda Hughes-Neel, City of Freeport Christy Johnson, FDOT Glenn Lattanze, Hurlburt Field Jill Lavender, WFRPC Staff Leigh Moore, Howard Group Bryant Paulk, FDOT Wiley Page, Atkins Bruce Price, City of Niceville Randy Showers, Okaloosa County Wayne Steele, City of Crestview Jim Wood, TPO Chairman Hank Woollard, City of Destin Re: Notes from Vision 2040 Long Range Transportation Plan Update Steering Committee Workshop #3 The third steering committee workshop on the goals and objectives was held on March 2 nd at Freeport City Hall at 10:00 a.m. The workshop was attended by the TPO s Steering Committee made up of members of the Technical Coordinating Committee and the Citizens Advisory Committee as well as staff from other local agencies. Ms. Latilda Hughes-Neel, Chair of the steering committee welcomed everyone. Jill Lavender explained the currently adopted evaluation criteria needs to be updated to reflect the new goals and objectives developed by the steering committee. The adopted criteria was provided as a handout as well as Bay County TPO s newly adopted criteria as an example. The steering committee will go into further details of evaluation criteria at the next steering committee meeting. Wiley Page explained that the 2040 LRTP plan 13

18 will come up with three to four different scenarios of projects and one of those scenarios will be solely based on the evaluation criteria ranking. The steering committee discussed how the evaluation criteria relates back to the Florida Transportation Plan s goals and how evaluation criteria needs to relate back directly to the goals and objectives for the 2040 LRTP. Wiley Page reviewed the financial resources for the 2040 LRTP. He reviewed the two main categories of funding for the Okaloosa-Walton TPO area: other arterials and Strategic Intermodal Systems (SIS) funds. He asked if any local funds have been identified for major projects and stated he would be following with the local entities. Mr. Page also provided an overview of the 2040 forecasted deficiencies. A map of the forecasted congested roadways was shown. The forecast was based on the data developed from last year s land use committee. Jeff Fanto explained to the committee that Eglin Air Force Base would be completing mission impact assessments for all projects that may have an impact on the base. Mr. Fanto also explained that he looks forward to working with everyone on the steering committee to identify projects to address the congestion issues without impacting Eglin s mission. Wayne Steele stated the City of Crestview has a long range traffic plan and collects traffic impact fees to go towards road improvements. The committee discussed ideas and concerns about Highway 98 including light rail, bus rapid transit, and the number of trucks travelling along Highway 98. There was also a discussion regarding shuttle buses between the airport and the many hotels. Rob Mahan explained the need for transit for seasonal temporary workers and seasonal congestion. Ms. Lavender reviewed the next steps. A public workshop will be announced soon for the public to hear about the LRTP update and to provide input on the needs for the Okaloosa-Walton TPO. TPO staff and Atkins will be looking to give presentations at local civic organizations. Steering Committee meeting #4 will be on Wednesday, April 6 th at Freeport City Hall at 10:00 a.m. The goals and objectives will be presented for adoption and the draft financial resources will be presented for review at the April 21 st TPO and advisory committee meetings also in Freeport. 14

19 SUMMARY 2040 Long Range Transportation Plan Steering Committee Workshop #4 Freeport City Hall Wednesday, April 6, a.m. Steve Czonstka, Citizens s Advisory Committee Charylene Godwin, Florida DOH Walton Ammy Hanson, City of Niceville Latilda Hughes-Neel, City of Freeport Christy Johnson, FDOT Jill Lavender, WFRPC Staff Leigh Moore, Howard Group Wiley Page, Atkins Bruce Price, City of Niceville Eric Sconiers, Citizen/Ed s Restaurant Joe Secedi, Citizens Advisory Committee Randy Showers, Okaloosa County Mary Beth Washnock, WFRPC Staff Hank Woollard, City of Destin Re: Notes from Vision 2040 Long Range Transportation Plan Update Steering Committee Workshop #4 The fourth steering committee workshop was held on April 6 th at Freeport City Hall at 10:00 a.m. The main focus of this meeting was the development of the evaluation criteria. The workshop was attended by the TPO s Steering Committee made up of members of the Technical Coordinating Committee and the Citizens Advisory Committee as well as staff from other local agencies. Ms. Latilda Hughes-Neel, Chair of the steering committee called the meeting to order and introductions were made. A citizen had a question about the U.S. 331 PD&E Study s alignment options. The steering committee advised him on the meetings concerning that project. Jill Lavender reviewed the purpose of the evaluation criteria. The committee reviewed the draft criteria provided by TPO staff. The committee recommended various changes 15

20 to the evaluation criteria. The updated draft criteria is available for review at Ms. Lavender reviewed the next steps. A public workshop will be held on April 20 th in Niceville for the public to hear about the LRTP update and to provide input on the needs for the Okaloosa-Walton TPO. The goals and objectives will be presented for approval and the draft financial resources technical report will be presented for review at the April 21 st TPO and advisory committee meetings in Freeport. TPO staff and Atkins will be looking to give presentations at local civic organizations. Steering Committee meeting #5 will be on Wednesday, May 4 th at Niceville City Hall (tile side) at 10:00 a.m. 16

21 2040 Long Range Transportation Plan Steering Committee Workshop #5 Niceville City Hall (tile side) Wednesday, May 4, a.m. Doug Bacon, Citizens Advisory Committee Dean Covey, Citizens Advisory Committee Steve Czonstka, Citizens Advisory Committee Jeff Fanto, Eglin Air Force Base Charylene Godwin, Florida DOH Walton Ammy Hanson, City of Niceville Latilda Hughes-Neel, City of Freeport Christy Johnson, FDOT Glenn Lattanze, Hurlburt Field Jill Lavender, WFRPC Staff Wiley Page, Atkins Chance Powell, Walton County Bruce Price, City of Niceville Randy Showers, Okaloosa County Hank Woollard, City of Destin Re: Notes from Vision 2040 Long Range Transportation Plan Update Steering Committee Workshop #5 The fifth steering committee workshop was held on May 4 th at Niceville City Hall at 10:00 a.m. The purpose of this meeting was to finalize the development of the evaluation criteria and to develop the Needs Plan. The workshop was attended by the TPO s Steering Committee made up of members of the Technical Coordinating Committee and the Citizens Advisory Committee as well as staff from other local agencies. Ms. Latilda Hughes-Neel, Chair of the steering committee called the meeting to order and introductions were made. Jill Lavender reviewed the changes to the evaluation criteria that came out of the previous Steering Committee meeting. These changes included clarifying the metrics used to determine the points awarded and increasing the AADT volume ranges. Handouts of the STRAHNET and the Regional Freight Network Plan were provided. The committee reviewed the draft criteria provided by TPO staff. The committee did not recommend any additional changes to the evaluation criteria. The draft criteria is 17

22 available for review at Ms. Lavender will send out the evaluation criteria draft technical report within the next two weeks. Wiley Page reviewed the Needs Plan development. He presented the currently adopted 2035 Needs Plan as well as changes in the Northwest Florida Transportation Corridor Authority s Master Plan. Mr. Page also reviewed the projects identified in a letter from Eglin Air Force Base concerning projects of concern that have the potential to impact Eglin s mission. The committee then spent time drawing on two blank maps the needs of the TPO region. A draft map of the Needs Plan will be developed by Atkins and the Steering Committee will review it at their next meeting on June 1 st. The draft Needs Plan will be presented to the TPO and advisory committees on June 16 th. 18